Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Mahoney-Thompson House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023
1. The Mahoney-Thompson House Marker
Inscription.
The Mahoney-Thompson House. . Constructed in 1904 by Dennis Mahoney, contractor and builder. He came from Connecticut to Texas in late 1800s to build Trinity University in Waxahachie (now in San Antonio). Cornerstone was laid March 21, 1902. He later moved to Waxahachie and erected this stately house, which later belonged to family of his son-in-law, W.B. Thompson. The building is now restored by the Ellis County Historical Museum and Art Gallery, Inc.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
. , 2nd Plaque , Historic Waxahachie Inc. recognizes this property built in 1904 as worthy of preservation
Constructed in 1904 by Dennis Mahoney, contractor and builder. He came from Connecticut to Texas in late 1800s to build Trinity University in Waxahachie (now in San Antonio). Cornerstone was laid March 21, 1902. He later moved to Waxahachie and erected this stately house, which later belonged to family of his son-in-law, W.B. Thompson. The building is now restored by the Ellis County Historical Museum and Art Gallery, Inc.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
2nd Plaque Historic Waxahachie Inc. recognizes this property built in 1904 as worthy of preservation
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7118.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 23.334′ N, 96° 51.147′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. Marker is on West Main Street, 0.1 miles east of North Hawkins Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 604 W Main Street, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
